Three weeks into ownership the car made weird clonking/squeaking sounds from underneath towards the front of the car. I first suspected it was damage to the gearbox as it usually clunked when the car pulled away or reversed from stand still, but I later found out that it was the sprung loaded exhaust gasket which connects the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold downpipe. The clonks and squeaks are heard when the car moves as engine movement pushes/pulls the exhaust downpipe slightly, causing the gasket to clonk/squeak. I replaced my exhaust gasket for about £8 which cured the problem for a couple of weeks then the noise came straight back again, but I just ignore it now as it's nothing to worry about. It seems to be a problem that a lot of Citroen Saxo owners put up with.
The interior ultrasonic sensors (which only the Saxo VTS alarm systems have) stopped working properly on mine at around 19,000 miles. When I asked my local Citroen dealer for the replacement parts they told me the car doesn't come with interior ultrasonic sensors??? Anyway it's best to fit an after-market alarm system for good measure.
Despite the couple of problems I've had with this car the pro's seriously out way the cons. This is an excellent little car and a true second hand bargain.
The handling is unbelievable and the car is very quick off the mark. Its the most fun I've had in a 1.6 litre 16v.
The car does rattle a bit as there is a lot of cheap plastic interior. The pedals are very close together and can take a bit of getting used to.
The fuel economy is very good for its engine size, but I would say that as my previous car was a petrol 2.0 litre turbo.
This is a much more insurance friendly car (insurance group 14) compared to my previous car (group 17).
I'm so worried. I just bought a Saxo VTS 02 plate. I've only had it a week and I was getting that clunking noise! When I took it to garage, they said my exhaust was blowing, and since fixing it I'm not getting clunking noise, but don't trust this car!!
Don't worry about it. Mine has done it for ages just can't be bothered to fix it. Drive reasonably sensibly and it will last you for ages. The MK2 Saxo's are built much better than the MK1's.
I've got a saxo vtr 2001 model but I realy want a vts just how fast are the vts cus from wat I've heard bout them I realy want 1 I'm fedup with my vtr as its not got enough poke init wats the o-6o in a vts?
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7.8 seconds VTS.
What is the vts's top speed? I've had 125mph in my vtr and think it still get a little more (not much!)
Official top speed of VTS is 127 mph.
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"What is the vts's top speed? I've had 125mph in my vtr and think it still get a little more"
Top speed of a vtr is 112-115 depending where you look the vts is 125-130.
Speedo's over read. my VTR was reading 135mph... come on LOL. I don't actually think it was that far off though! Maybe 10mph.
What's the mpg on a VTS??
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About 40mpg. Or half that if you drive like it like its meant to be driven.
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